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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,258.95, 16,926.02 and 9,573.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,258.95, 16,926.02 and 9,573.19 is: 13,217.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,258.95 : 16,926.02 = 9,573.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,258.95/16,926.02 = 9,573.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,258.95x = 16,926.02 × 9,573.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,258.95x = 162,035,987.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,035,987.02/12,258.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,217.78

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